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Country Facts:
Switzerland vs. Bhutan

Learn about the similarities and differences between Switzerland and Bhutan by reviewing data on key indicators such as population, economy, energy, religion, language and many other relevant factors.

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Geography

Switzerland vs. Bhutan - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of Switzerland is 15 940 mi², while the surface area of Bhutan is 14 824 mi². This means that the area of Switzerland is 7.53% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
15 940 mi²
14 824 mi²

Coastline length

Switzerland has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while Bhutan has a coastline of 0.0 mi.

0.0 mi
0.0 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Switzerland is Zürich, with a population of about 390 474 people. In contrast, the largest city in Bhutan is Thimphu, where the population is 99 021.

390 474 ppl
99 021 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Switzerland is Monte Rosa, its height is 15 203 ft. The highest peak in Bhutan is Gangkhar Puensum, which rises to a height of 24 836 ft.

15 203 ft
Monte Rosa
24 836 ft
Gangkhar Puensum

Highest recorded temperature

In Switzerland, the highest temperature ever measured was 106.7°F and was recorded in Grono, Moesa District, while in Bhutan the highest temperature was 104°F and was recorded in Phuentsholing.

106.7°F
Grono, Moesa District
104°F
Phuentsholing

Lowest recorded temperature

-43.2°F
La Brévine
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Society

Switzerland vs. Bhutan - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Switzerland is about 8 654 622, while Bhutan is home to 771 608 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
8 654 622 ppl
771 608 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.0 years in Switzerland and 71.5 years in Bhutan.

83.0 years
71.5 years

Average age

The average age is 42.7 years in Switzerland and 29.1 years in Bhutan.

42.7 years
29.1 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.65% in Switzerland and 0.99% in Bhutan.

0.65%
0.99%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Switzerland and 66.6% in Bhutan.

99.0%
66.6%

Language

In Switzerland, the main language is German, French, Italian, and in Bhutan the primary language is Dzongkha.

german, french, italian
dzongkha

Religion

In Switzerland, the main religion is Christianity; in Bhutan, the main religion is Buddhism.

christianity
buddhism

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

9 305 000 ppl
Ranking: 32/174
155 000 ppl
Ranking: 149/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Switzerland: 71 761 Int$. Bhutan: 11 126 Int$.

71 761 Int$
Ranking: 6/194
11 126 Int$
Ranking: 113/194

Currency

Switzerland: Swiss Franc (CHF). Bhutan: Indian Rupee (INR).

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CHF
Swiss Franc
INR
Indian Rupee

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Switzerland: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, J). Electricity in Bhutan: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, D, G).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, J
230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, D, G

Driving side

Switzerland has right-hand traffic, Bhutan has left-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
left-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

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Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Switzerland - July, August; Bhutan - March, April, October, November.

Traveler's essential: Tourist Season Around the World

Safety level

Scale from 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe)
Traveler's essential: Travel Safety Map
Exercise normal safety precautions
Level 1
Exercise normal safety precautions
Level 1

Visa requirements

For citizens of United States (Settings → Your Country)
Traveler's essential: With or Without a Visa?
Visa not required
A visa is not required.
Visa required
A visa is required, it must be obtained at the embassy or at the appropriate consular office.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B121 USD - 154 USD
T247 USD - 321 USD
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